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September 21 2011

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November 24 20112011-11-24A photograph of a darshan moment in an indoor hall. A man in a yellow turban and yellow saffron-coloured shawl, with layered beaded necklaces, red and gold bangles on his arms, and a red tilak on his forehead, rests his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee who bows with his palms pressed together. The devotee wears a rudraksha mala and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them, and a projection screen glows in the background.2011-11-24March 30 20122012-03-30August 01 20102010-08-01March 30 20122012-03-30A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25September 22 20112011-09-22A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25November 24 20112011-11-24A photograph of a pada puja on a gilded throne draped with a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers. A seated figure in a yellow robe, yellow turban and long wavy hair, wearing rudraksha malas and gold bangles, raises a hand to bless the head of a standing devotee in white kurta and dhoti who bows with palms joined. The seated figure holds a folded paper. Beside them, a woman in a red sari stands near a brass oil lamp topped with a bird finial. A pink flower lies on a golden platform in front.2011-11-04November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, layered red and white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, and bracelets. The figure smiles while holding a small printed card and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, who has his hands folded in namaste. A man in a white dhoti stands behind on the left and a brass vessel with flowers sits nearby. a person is shown as the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl and ornate garlands, performing a blessing on the devotee. The backdrop is dark purple with a small white-and-purple logo at top left.2011-08-31